Ernesto (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1979, Ernesto is a drama, romance and music film directed by Salvatore Samperi, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Ernesto (Martin Halm) is a young Italian Jew of the early 1900s who works in his uncle's factory in Trieste. Not entirely secure with his sexual orientation, Ernesto enters into an affair with one of his uncle's employees--then experiments with heterosexuality, courtesy of an obliging prostitute. When the boy finds himself participating in an arranged marriage with the female twin of one of his male lovers, he finally makes the choice that will determine the direction of his subsequent sex life.
Who’s in it. Ernesto stars Martin Halm as Ernesto, Michele Placido as The man, Virna Lisi as Ernesto's Mother and Turi Ferro as Carlo Wilder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Ernesto has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ernesto page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ernesto tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ernesto (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ernesto change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ernesto worth watching?
- Ernesto holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ernesto?
- Ernesto stars Martin Halm, Michele Placido, Virna Lisi, Turi Ferro and Lara Wendel.
- When was Ernesto released?
- Ernesto was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.